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exjunky · 04-02-2008, 12:05 AM

Chromosome 17 Harbors Opioid Dependence Genes

A comparison of genetic markers of opioid abusers and their relatives brings scientists closer to identifying those that contribute to abuse and dependence.

NIDA-funded investigators are homing in on the location of genes that may influence the risk of opioid dependence. Dr. Joel Gelernter, at Yale University School of Medicine, Henry Kranzler, at the University of Connecticut, and colleagues led a study that has shown a statistical link between one region on chromosome 17 and an increased risk of opioid dependence.

FULL ARTICLE:
NIDA - Publications - NIDA Notes - Vol. 21, No. 5 - Research Findings

bvaljalo · 04-02-2008, 11:26 AM

Not at all surprising.

My dads an addict, and so am I.

peachy1005 · 04-02-2008, 02:16 PM

yeah, just found a similar study on genes linked to smoking cigarettes- you think they could be the same gene??

I betcha- all about those pleasure centers us addicts like to indulge, right?

Can't quit smoking? Blame your genes - Addictions - MSNBC.com

TiredMama · 04-02-2008, 03:28 PM

My dad was an opiate, crack/coke addict, and alcoholic.

hairgirl · 04-03-2008, 10:58 AM

Do I think there is a link, let's see...

Me- Food,coke,pills,smoking,sex
Dad-alcohol,smoking,gambling,sex
Mom- Food,sex
Brother 1- Food,sex
Brother 2- Food, coke, pills, alcohol,smoking,sex
Brother 3- Food,Alcohol,smoking,sex

Yup, I would say so.

MrsMagoo · 04-03-2008, 11:23 AM

I wanna be addicted to SEX!!!!

(Couldn't resist).

hairgirl · 04-03-2008, 04:00 PM

No you don't.It's not a good thing.

exjunky · 04-03-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairgirl

It's not a good thing.

You're just not doing it right :-)

ccgirl2 · 04-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Hey, and I read an article today that says it only takes 3 - 13 minutes to satisfy a woman, LOL. That's if we stay awake!

As far as the genetic link, well, like the above people said. Addicts of some kind all over my family

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exjunky Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 602	Genetic Link to Opioid Dependence Discovered Chromosome 17 Harbors Opioid Dependence Genes A comparison of genetic markers of opioid abusers and their relatives brings scientists closer to identifying those that contribute to abuse and dependence. NIDA-funded investigators are homing in on the location of genes that may influence the risk of opioid dependence. Dr. Joel Gelernter, at Yale University School of Medicine, Henry Kranzler, at the University of Connecticut, and colleagues led a study that has shown a statistical link between one region on chromosome 17 and an increased risk of opioid dependence. FULL ARTICLE: NIDA - Publications - NIDA Notes - Vol. 21, No. 5 - Research Findings __________________ Is addiction a disease, or a choice? Who cares about semantics? If it's a disease, cure thyself. If it's a choice, make the right one.

04-02-2008, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
bvaljalo YES WE DID!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 1,392	Not at all surprising. My dads an addict, and so am I. __________________ well across the fields and woods i'd run like a bullet from a rabbit gun back home to my bed and when mama come in from gettysburg her an' that new beau o' hers 'boy, you look like hell' was all she said ...

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TiredMama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 536	My dad was an opiate, crack/coke addict, and alcoholic. __________________

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MrsMagoo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 403	I wanna be addicted to SEX!!!! (Couldn't resist). __________________ 'When you're down to nothing, God is up to something.'

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04-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
peachy1005 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: colorado springs Posts: 123	yeah, just found a similar study on genes linked to smoking cigarettes- you think they could be the same gene?? I betcha- all about those pleasure centers us addicts like to indulge, right? Can't quit smoking? Blame your genes - Addictions - MSNBC.com

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hairgirl Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berea,Ohio Posts: 378 Blog Entries: 1	Do I think there is a link, let's see... Me- Food,coke,pills,smoking,sex Dad-alcohol,smoking,gambling,sex Mom- Food,sex Brother 1- Food,sex Brother 2- Food, coke, pills, alcohol,smoking,sex Brother 3- Food,Alcohol,smoking,sex Yup, I would say so.

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hairgirl Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berea,Ohio Posts: 378 Blog Entries: 1	No you don't.It's not a good thing.

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ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	Hey, and I read an article today that says it only takes 3 - 13 minutes to satisfy a woman, LOL. That's if we stay awake! As far as the genetic link, well, like the above people said. Addicts of some kind all over my family

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